All articles by Helen Gilbert – Page 42
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NewsCereal bar muscles in on Cadbury’s Olympic dream
Fast-growing cereal bar brand Nature Valley is set to give Cadbury a run for its money as the snack of choice for next year’s London Olympics.
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NewsAll About Foods recruits Kellogg’s McLaughlin
A former Kellogg's head of specialty has joined All About Foods as commercial director. Chris McLaughlin officially stepped into the position on Thursday after eight years at Kellogg's working in a number of sales and finance leadership roles the most senior...
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Profiles and QandAsHaigh to take reins at Miller Brands UK
Gary Haigh will take over as managing director of Miller Brands UK when MD Nick Miller leaves in September. Haigh, who is currently president of SABMiller subsidiary Kompania Piwowarska in Poland, joined the company in 2005 as managing...
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Glenmorangie hands reins to Skipworth as Neep steps aside
The Glenmorangie Co has promoted chief operating officer Paul Skipworth to president and managing director. He takes over from Paul Neep, who has retired after heading the Scotch whisky brand for 14 years.
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M&S official fashion partner of The X Factor
Marks and Spencer is bidding to appeal to a wider audience in its role as official fashion partner of TV Show The X Factor. The retail giant has signed a deal with Syco TV, FremantleMedia Enterprises and ITV, to become the exclusive fashion...
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Shopping trips decline as more shops close
The number of shopping trips made in the UK between May and July fell by 1% on the previous year as consumers continued to feel the pinch of the tough economic climate...
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News‘Looters tried to cash in stolen scratchcards’
A hard-working newsagent whose store was looted and torched has been left scared and sickened after thugs who stole scratchcards went to his other store to collect their ‘winnings’.
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NewsTate & Lyle seeks €35m in sugar compensation
Tate & Lyle Sugars is seeking 35m in compensation from Brussels over the revised EU sugar laws. The sugar giant claims it has been badly affected by the reduced volumes of cane sugar in the EU caused by strict import arrangements…
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NewsLorman tasked with driving growth of Mars ice cream lines
Tony Lorman has joined Mars Chocolate UK as general manager of the ice cream category. Lorman stepped into the newly created role last week, taking complete responsibility for the Mars ice cream category in the UK, reporting into the UK…
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NewsNow Imperial offers the ladies a stylish new cigarette brand
Imperial Tobacco has become the third major cigarette supplier to launch a brand targeted at women in just four months. Richmond Superslims are the latest piece of NPD to hit the market ahead of the introduction of the tobacco display…
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NewsYoung drinkers flummoxed by wine aisle diversity
Young people are increasingly celebrating special occasions at home with a bottle of wine – but are baffled by the large choice on offer in supermarkets, according to new research.
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NewsPixie Lott and Sugababes sweeten Super Saturday line-up
Pixie Lott and the Sugababes are the latest pop heavyweights to sign up for Sainsbury’s one-day festival celebrating the upcoming Paralympic Games.
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NewsMicozzi replaces Lyons as Walkers marketing head
Walkers Crisps has appointed Sebastian Micozzi as its new head of marketing, following the departure of Greg Lyons last month. Lyons has been promoted to vice president, marketing of PepsiCo Beverages Canada, where he will report...
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NewsFosters set to give Karma rolling paper Zig-Zag treatment
The former owners of Zig-Zag rolling paper are set to go head-to-head with the current owners Republic Technologies, after launching their own range of papers and filters. The Karma range, which is due to hit shelves next month,…
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NewsCod liver oil ad was codswallop, watchdog tells Holland & Barrett
A TV advert for Holland & Barrett, featuring former Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones, has been branded misleading by the advertising watchdog. In the ad, Jones told customers about half-price savings on a range of products including cod liver oil.
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NewsTesco to offer free Wifi
Tesco is following in the footsteps of coffee shops and hotels by offering customers free Wifi services in its stores.
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NewsOlympic Special: Guerrillas in the midst
It’s less than a year until the Games commence and the official sponsors are already gearing up to make a splash. But does trouble lurk in the water, asks Helen Gilbert
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NewsGovernment urged to reform rules on use-by
The food date labelling system must be overhauled to clear up confusion around use-by dates and stop the 5.3 million tonnes of food that is wasted in the UK every year, according to new research. Retailers and consumers forked out about...
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NewsEx Mars president to be the new MD of Birds Eye
A former Mars president will join Birds Eye UK & Ireland as managing director in September following the departure of Anne Murphy, The Grocer can exclusively reveal. Andy Weston-Webb, who has worked on brands such as Colgate, Mars,...
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NewsWhistling curries: a step change in ready meals
Tesco is set to launch a new range of six chilled ready meals that will whistle when cooked and do not need piercing before use.